25-11-2019, 03:44 PM
Chris,
Thanks for your reply.
I bought the crank and pistons all ready completed so do not know the history.
I machined a lot off the block top and bottom because of the rust pitting etc. I planned on using a thick shim which is why I did not use a gasket in the trial set up so I knew where I was starting.
As you say if the two centre pistons are low that is ok.
I will endeavour to set the high pistons to be below the top of the block.
I see 0.5mm & 0.75mm shims are available I may need slightly more but need to check again.
Yes my rods are white metal, I thought maybe the machining my have accounted for the difference in height although unlikely unless as you say to allow for 2 & 3 to be low.
Roger
Thanks for your reply.
I bought the crank and pistons all ready completed so do not know the history.
I machined a lot off the block top and bottom because of the rust pitting etc. I planned on using a thick shim which is why I did not use a gasket in the trial set up so I knew where I was starting.
As you say if the two centre pistons are low that is ok.
I will endeavour to set the high pistons to be below the top of the block.
I see 0.5mm & 0.75mm shims are available I may need slightly more but need to check again.
Yes my rods are white metal, I thought maybe the machining my have accounted for the difference in height although unlikely unless as you say to allow for 2 & 3 to be low.
Roger
Location:- Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire.